Teller is originally from Buffalo Grove, IL and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre/Communications from Grand Valley State University in 2003.

He most recently was the Auditorium Technician at the Rockford Fine Arts Auditorium for Rockford Public Schools. Previously, he helped out as a Technical Director for productions at Rogers High School in Wyoming.

Besides his technical work, Teller served three years as Chairman of the Artistic Board of Directors for the The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company, a professional non-profit theater company based in Grand Haven. He has also appeared in numerous stage productions.